Implementing Common Core Learning Standards into your upper level English class is not difficult if you follow a step-by-step procedure; for example, …
Continue ReadingDon’t just teach students a list of terms to memorize. Teach them how to implement point of view (POV) in their writing.
Continue ReadingHigh school English classes need to be creative and keep your students’ attention. Whether you are looking for some inspiration or ideas for …
Continue ReadingRecognizing plagiarism is often a lot easier for teachers than it is for students. These tips will cut down on the instances of academic dishonesty in …
Continue ReadingWilliam Shakespeare left the world a legacy of literature. Proven to have universal themes that work as well today as they did in the 16th-17th …
Continue ReadingThe moans and groans often heard from students when they are faced with learning poetry might be minimized when you draw from this list of activities …
Continue ReadingShort stories can be great tools for High School teachers. They are short and interesting enough to hold student’s interest, but can be great …
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Continue Reading“Jane Eyre” is a literary masterwork that combines Romanticism, feminism, the Gothic novel, a coming-of-age story and social commentary in …
Continue ReadingIt can be difficult for teachers to connect literature with real-world events and make fictional events seem relevant to high school students. In this …
Continue ReadingWhat does it mean to be a F-child (foster child)? Disappointment can become the norm. In this lesson plan on The Lost Boy, learn how Dave Pelzer coped …
Continue ReadingAlleviate the stress that comes with a standard written test and encourage your students to reach a deeper understanding of the concepts in Animal …
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